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Patent GB-189705224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: GAYNOR RALPH
Filed: 1897-02-26
Granted: 1898-01-29
Abstract: 5224. Gaynor, R. Feb. 26. Arc lamps.-The lower carbon is supported in the bend of a U-shaped tube or grooved bar, the vertical limbs of which slide in insulating-rings in larger tubes fixed on the lamp frame. The U-tube is supported by a flexible cord or chain, passed through it and over a guide or guides to a pulley on a brakewheel W. One end of the cord may be attached to the frame, or both ends may be attached to the pulley. When one end is fixed the friction of the cord in the tube checks sudden movements of the carbon. The upper carbon may be supported by another U-tube, or a weighted head E, Fig. 4, connected by a rack and pinion, or by a cord b, with another pulley on the brake-wheel W. The brake-wheel is carried by a screw-threaded axle a, or its rim is threaded, so that when rotating it moves laterally into contact with inclined brake surfaces on the regulating-lever L. The edge of the wheel is bevelled correspondingly, and the pulley surfaces are coned in order to increase their working diameter as the carbons are consumed and render their operation uniform. The lever L is a rectangular frame, pivoted centrally in the lamp frame, and in the arrangement illustrated pulled down at one end by a spring d and at the other by a core and shunt solenoid S, which regulates the feed. To strike the arc, the axle a is carried by a tube T, vertically movable by connection e with the core c<2> of a series solenoid M, to lower the brake-wheel and thus operate the cords to separate the carbons. The core c<2> is provided with rings so that the solenoid M serves as a dash-pot. In a modification, the spring d and arm e are dispensed with, the series coil core c<2> being attached to the regulating-lever L, so that this depresses the brakewheel to strike an arc. The regulating-lever may be operated by a single solenoid with differentiallyacting windings. The regulating - lever may be placed below the brake-wheel, and other alterations in details made. A further modification is shown in Fig. 8, in which the bevelled edge of the brake-wheel W is acted on by a correspondinglyformed part N<1> of a pawl carried by the regulating- lever L. A spring-pressed finger g acts on a toothed arm f of the pawl to disengage it from the wheel when the shunt solenoid S draws it down.
Patent GB-189706676-A (GB)
Title: A Combined Plumber's or Soldering Iron and Lamp for Heating the same.
Inventor: WESTHEAD JOHN
Filed: 1897-03-13
Granted: 1898-03-12
Abstract: 6676. Westhead, J. March 13. Oil and spirit burners for soldering &c. - A plumber's iron, Fig. 1, consists of a trough-shaped body a brought to a point a<1> at one end, and provided at the other end with a socket b fitted on the nozzle c of a "torch" lamp. Fig. 4 shows a soldering-iron with a copper bit f secured to the trough a.
Patent GB-189708298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Repairing Punctured Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: WHITE CHARLES FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-03-31
Granted: 1897-07-24
Abstract: 8298. White, C. F. March 31. Syringes for closing punctures in pneumatic tyres. Into the puncture is inserted the solid point B, which is provided with a small side orifice D leading to the interior of the syringe. The end of the syringe is closed by a screw cap E, through which screws a piston-rod M connected to the washers J, K and piston I, completing the cement chamber C.
Patent GB-189719179-A (GB)
Title: Process of Manufacturing White Lead by Electrolysis.
Inventor: WOLTERECK HERMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1897-08-19
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 19,179. Woltereck, H. C. Aug. 19. White lead.-White lead is obtained electrolytically by having an anode of lead, and an electrolyte of a mixture of an alkaline salt such as ammonium acetate, sulphate, nitrate, or chloride, and an alkaline bicarbonate, into which carbonic acid is injected to regenerate the latter. The temperature is kept below 25‹ C.
Patent GB-189720720-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Attaching or Securing Portions of Garments or Wearing Apparel together, appicable also for various other purposes.
Inventor: SCHUMACHER JAMES EDWARD
Filed: 1897-09-09
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 20,720. Schumacher, J. E., and Makins, W. R. Sept. 9. Fastenings for bag carriers. Consists of a two-part fastening applicable for fastening together parts of bag carriers and the like. Fig. 1 shows one form of clasp, and Fig. 2 shows the back part A separately. It consists of a plate A with incurved hooks C which slide over and grip with a wedge action the inclined edges of the part B of the fastening. The clasp is unfastened by pressing upon the parts a, b. Holes h serve for sewing or otherwise fastening the clasp to the garments &c. Modifications are described in which the hooks are variously arranged on one or both plates and engage with holes or recesses in the other plate, and in one form one of the plates has a central stud which engages with a recess in the other plate.
Patent GB-189728108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tools for Cutting Pipes and the like.
Inventor: CROAGER ARTHUR EDWARD
Filed: 1897-11-29
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,108. Croager, A. E., and Croager, A. E. Nov. 29. Pipe cutters.-The pipe or the like p is gripped between two pairs of rollers b, c, of which the pair c can be adjusted by turning the screwed handle f so as to slide the stem e. The cutter g slides between the rollers b, and can be adjusted by turning the screwed handle j. indicates a lubricator for the tool.
Patent GB-189729998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leather Ropes.
Inventor: BRUENING HEINRICH ANTON EDUARD
Filed: 1897-12-18
Granted: 1898-01-22
Abstract: 29,998. Br³ning, H. A. E. Dec. 18. Ropes are made by twisting together several leather strips the various lengths composing which are united by knots or by rivets, stitching, or the like. One method of uniting two strips is shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
Patent GB-189802707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Wheels.
Inventor: LOEVENICH ALBERT PHILIPP
Filed: 1898-02-02
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 2707. Loevenich, A. P., Loevenich, J. C., and Wiese, C. H. J. Feb. 2. Water-wheels.-A wheel consisting of a number of horizontal arms c carrying blades g is mounted on a vertical shaft a, being keyed to it but free to move up and down. The weight of the wheel is taken by a float b, which keeps the blades g at a proper immersion. The blades g have stops r which prevent them from turning beyond the vertical when moving with the current as at A, but when returning they revolve on the pins e and turn up as at B so as to offer no resistance to the current. The power is taken from the wheel by the bevel-wheels y and shaft z.
Patent GB-189808151-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pipe Couplings on Railway Trains.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1898-04-05
Granted: 1898-08-06
Abstract: 8151. Imray, O., [Pugh, W. J., Watkins, C., Wray, F. H., Dennis, E. G., and Griffith, A. S.]. April 5. Couplings, disconnectible. -The invention relates to automatic couplings for railway brakes. The ends, which are similar, are suspended by rods and spring connections from the draw-bars, and each consists of a male part A<1> and a splayed female part A. The parts B which form the connecting- pieces are flexibly attached to the former, and are pressed away from one another by springs B<4>, but are forced together, when the coupling is made, by lugs B<1> which engage with the sloping sides of the parts A. They are suitably packed by rings b. The passages A<7> through the coupling pass through cocks D and A<6>, the former being automatically operated, while the latter is a handoperated three-way cock connecting the train-pipe U with the automatic coupling, or with an ordinary coupling y, which is used in case of accident to the automatic coupling or when the adjacent vehicle is not provided with one. The plug D is acted on by a spring, which holds it in its correct positions, and is actuated by a rod E provided with a hook E<1> for engagement with a lug A<3> on the male part of the other end of the coupling, and closes the plug when the parts are separated. A sliding plate e connected to the rod E at the same time covers the mouths of the pipes and prevents the entrance of dirt. The hook E<1> is disengaged from the lug A<3> during the operation of uncoupling by a cam surface a<1>. Means are also provided for automatically closing the plugs D when the vehicles are disconnected, while, should they become accidentally separated, the plugs remain open. This is effected by a spring H which lies in a notch in a bar F when the parts are coupled and also engages in a notch E<2> in the rod E. The rods F of each end are pressed outwards by springs, but are forced backwards by coming into contact with one another so as to be capable of engaging with a sloping surface f on a bar f which is connected to one of the coupling- pins of the draw-bar. When the coupiing-pin is shifted, the corresponding rod F is drawn further back, so that the spring H is raised by the side of the notch and is released from the rod E, which can thus close the cock. The other rod F, urged by its spring, follows the former one and acts in a similar way. If, however, the coupling parts by accident, the springs H are not released from the notches E<2>, so that they act on the bars E and reopen the cocks after the coupling has parted.
Patent GB-189810647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: PHELPS WILLIAM JOSHUA
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 10,647. Phelps, W. J. May 10. Incandescent lamps with multiple filaments. In one arrangement, a filament of low candle-power is mounted in series with a second thicker filament, this serving only as a resistance. In other arrangements, the second filament is not necessarily thicker, and connections are used such that it may be connected directly to the supply conductors to give its proper candle - power. Devices are specified applicable to screw-capped and Thomson- Houston lamps for changing the connections of two or more filaments, or parts of one filament. These are mounted on three or more leading-in wires so that they are permanently in series, and are successively connected on moving the lamp in an ordinary holder. Fig. 2 shows a section of a screw cap B and holder L for two filaments. The central contact C of the cap is connected to the common wire G of both filaments. A spring D on the cap is connected to the other wire I of one filament, which is short-circuited when the lamp is screwed into the holder so far that the spring D is pressed upon the contact C. The other wire H of the second filament is connected to the cap B. A similar arrangement with two superposed springs may be used for three filaments. Fig. 10 shows a section of another form of cap. A square rod X, serving as the central contact, slides through the insulator K and carries metal bridges I, R, which touch either of two metal rings C. S connected to two leading-in wires. The rod X is pressed out by a spring g W, but is forced into the cap, as shown, when this screwed sufficiently far into the holder. In this form, the filaments are disconnected when the rod is in an intermediate position, so that the second filament cools to a high resistance before the low candle-power filament can be connected in series with it. Fig 13 shows a section of a Thomson-Houston cap B and holder. A nut C and a plate Z are connected to the ends of a filament, which may be short-circuited by turning the cap so for on the holding-screw O that the screw touches the plate Z. The third connection is made by springs on a ring Q, these maintaining contact through some range of movement of the cap in the holder.
Patent GB-189814572-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wardrobes or Cabinets.
Inventor: KENNEDY JOHN ERNEST
Filed: 1898-07-01
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 14,572. Kennedy, J. E. July 1. Wardrobes; cabinets.-The lower part of the structure, which is wider than the upper part, leaving a platform A approached by steps, is divided into compartments by strips C. The doors E are hinged at E' to frames K capable of sliding in guides at top and bottom, rollers facilitating the motion. The edges of the door and of the strips K are bevelled, so that, on opening the door into line with the frames K, it can be pushed in out of the way. The handle 0 of the turn-button or fastening 0 is pivoted in a block which is itself pivoted by pins O<1> in a recess which allows the handle to be swung round to the end of the door, to allow the door to be pushed in. Sliding rods F<1>, F<2>, provided with supporting-brackets I, J, J<1>, are supported on the tube F. The rods can be pulled out so as to expose a number of coat suspenders 8, 9 and vest and trouser suspenders 10. The coat suspenders have hooks 8 which fit on the vest, and trousers supports 10 which have hooks 11 to engage the rods F<1>, F<2>. In a modification, cars running on castors are suitably guided into the partitions. The front of the cars act as doors. The cars support shelves and rods for the clothes suspenders. The upper part of the wardrobe, not shown, is for storing clothes &c. Other articles, such as dry goods, can be displayed and stored.
Patent GB-189815544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Grinding Pans for Granulated Materials.
Inventor: HODGSON HERBERT HAVELOCK
Filed: 1898-07-15
Granted: 1899-05-20
Abstract: 15,544. Hodgson, H. H. July 15. Edge-runners and pans.-Solid-bottom revolving pans for crushing sand &c. are fitted at one side with an inclined sieve A provided with an apron A', which laps over the edge of the pan, and with a hood A'. The sieve is pivoted at D, and is lifted intermittently by a cam F<1> on the driving-shaft engaging with its arm E ; it falls against buffers G and rebounds. The sieve may be so balanced, by weights C<1>, that, when there is no material upon it, it lies above the normal position, with its arm E clear of the cam. The contents of the pan may be thrown upon the screen by a hand-operated scoop, or by a paddle-wheel H provided with guide-plates M, N; the insufficiently - reduced material rolls back into the pan. A similarlyactuated and mounted screen Z may be arranged on the opposite side of the pan, for the purpose of screening the sand &c. as it is fed in.
Patent GB-189822021-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Transport Cart, especially applicable for Military Purposes.
Inventor: ADDIS FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1898-10-19
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 22,021. Addis, F. H. Oct. 19. Military and like transport carts.-Fig. 2 shows a plan. The axle carries the body support B and the side framing, which is connected by clampbars F to the bottom E made in one piece from angle and T-iron. The shaft G is bolted to the axle at the ends of the arms G<1>, and to the bottom E and front bar F at G<2>.
Patent GB-189827376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in the Concentration of Sulphuric Acid.
Inventor: FISHER JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-12-28
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 27,376. Fisher, J. W., Hall, J. A., and Moore, F. Dec. 28. Bends; butt and flange joints; jointm a k i n g packing.- Relates to the joint by which an end piece is attached to a straight cast-iron pipe A, in which the operation of concentrating sulphuric acid is effected. The pipe A is made with internal projections a<4>, to provide a greater surface for the joint. The end piece, which consists of an angle piece D<3> and a straight piece a<2> for the supply or discharge of vapour and liquid, is attached by bolts which are passed through slots a<3> in the flanges so that the pipe A can be turned partly round to equalize its wear. The joint is made good by means of asbestos soaked in a strong solution of silicate of soda, or coated with graphite and placed between the rough faces of the castings.
Patent GB-189919684-A (GB)
Title: Calcining, Roasting, or Drying Furnace.
Inventor: HENNIG CHARLES THEODORE
Filed: 1899-09-30
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 19,684. Hennig, C. T. Sept. 30. Furnaces.-Two or more elongated chambers are arranged in a connected series, preferably descending as shown in Fig. 1. They may be stationary, rotary, or rocking, and, when stationary, they are preferably of the flittened section shown in Fig. 3, being fitted with conveying-screws. Where high temperatures are employed, the final chamber is vertical as shown. Heating-gases enter at 7 and escape at 8.
Patent GB-189923258-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weft Pile Fabrics.
Inventor: FISH LEVI
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 23,258. Fish, L. Nov. 22. Pile fabrics.-In order to form weft pile fabrics with two different lengths of pile in stripes or otherwise, some parts A are woven with floats b<2> as in an ordinary weft pile fabric, and others B with longer floats b<3>, the centres of which come opposite in the cutting-line to those of the corresponding shorter floats b<2>.
Patent GB-189923765-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for use in Compressing Air and Gas.
Inventor: GOBBE EMILE
Filed: 1899-11-28
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 23,765. Gobbe, E. Nov. 28. Explosive gas-actuated pumps.-Air and gas are drawn into a chamber B by the draught up the chimney C, and are ignited by an igniter Y. The ensuing explosion closes the chimney valve D, the gas valve M, and the air suction valve A<3>, and expels the air in the pipe A' through a valve A<2> to a collector A<8>. As the cylinder B cools a vacuum is formed therein, the valves again open, and a new charge enters and rises as the products of the previous explosion escape through the chimney, and is ignited when it reaches the igniter Y. The gas is admitted by a piston valve M, controlled in opening by a cataract P, V, X, but allowed to close suddenly by a valved bye-pass U, Q. The gas and air mix in passing through a tuyÞre T. The pipe A<1> may serve as a regenerator, and it may contain pieces of refractory material. The apparatus serves to heat the air pumped, and is thus particularly useful for supplying blast and cupola furnaces, gas-producers, &c. The apparatus may be used for simultaneously pumping air and gas by fitting to the gas inlet G<1 >a set of valves similar to those on the air inlet A'. A flame igniter may then be employed instead of the heated tube Y, and may be supplied from the air and gas collectors ; but at starting, when these are empty, glowing charcoal is used.
Patent GB-189924632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Frames for the Mouths of Mail and other Bags.
Inventor: BATEMAN CHARLES
Filed: 1899-12-11
Granted: 1900-01-20
Abstract: 24,632. Bateman, C. Dec. 11. Sacks and like bags.-The mouth of the bag is provided with a hinged frame 11, 13, 14, 12, as shown, the part 11 having a horizontal flange, which will cover the upper edges of the remaining bars when the frame is collapsed. The extremity of the bar 13 is fitted with a spring bolt, which in the closed position of the frame engages with a slot e in the flange of the bar 11, the end of the bolt having a circular aperture to receive the hasp of a suitable hook ; brackets 17 are fitted with eyes or rings 18, by which the bag may be suspended from suitable hooks, to facilitate filling &c.
Patent GB-190004560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Mixing and Drying Mixed Products of Solid Substances and Liquids.
Inventor: HECKING MAX
Filed: 1900-03-09
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 4560. Hecking, M. March 9. Moving-beater apparatus.-The object of the invention is to mix solid substances with liquids, and to dry the mixture evenly in large quantities. The mixing-vessel m, fitted with a shaft provided with spirally-arranged wings, is fed with liquid at a, the quantity being controlled by a gauge on the reservoir g, and at b with the solid substance, supplied by a worm having a known rate of feed. The mixed material passes out at c on to a platform p, or directly into the rotary drying-chamber t, which is mounted on rollers and heated by any suitable means.
Patent GB-190022394-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Double Piston for Superheated Steam Engines.
Inventor: KOENIG EDUARD
Filed: 1900-12-08
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 22,394. K÷nig, E. Dec. 8. Pistons.-Relates to a trunk, double, or differential piston, especially intended for engines working with superheated steam. The piston is built up of two castiron parts a, b separated by tubular wrought - iron distance-pieces d, f.
Patent GB-190022725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning and Doubling Frames.
Inventor: MONCRIEFF ROBERT WIGHTON
Filed: 1900-12-13
Granted: 1901-11-16
Abstract: 22,725. Moncrieff, R. W. Dec. 13. Spindle apparatus. -Relates to machines in which rings d, held in position by horizontal guide-pulleys c, are rotated by the tension of the yarn. The ring is flanged, as shown, and rests on a stationary ring f made of wood &c. or faced with leather, felt, &c. Longitudinal or transverse strips of wood &c. may be substituted for the ring f. The guide-pulleys c engage with the web of the ring d above the flange d<2>, and on the upper surface of the flange a weighted or spring brake block may engage to prevent the too free rotation of the ring ; or the brake block may be carried by an arm projecting from an oscillating lever, so that the drag or pressure on the ring may vary with the diameter of the surface on which the winding is being effected. The drag may also be regulated by raising or lowering the stationary rail f, the rail being in this case carried by cords, which engage in a groove in the ring and are secured to adjustable plates on the rail.
Patent GB-190023174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leggings, Gaiters, and the like.
Inventor: FOXTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-12-18
Granted: 1901-10-19
Abstract: 23,174. Foxton, W. Dec. 18. Leggings and gaiters. - T h e legging or gaiter is made of the shape shown in Fig. 2, and is of such a size as to permit of its being wrapped twice round the leg in such a manner that no fold or crease occurs over the central portion of the shin. The lower part is cut away at b<1>, to allow freedom of motion to the foot. The upper part A of the legging is blocked or seamed to the shape of the leg. The lower part of the legging B is fastened either by a straight strap 6, Fig. 2, and buckle 5, or by a strap 2, Fig. 4, which is passed under the boot, and under a loop 3, then through a slit 4, and finally fastened to a buckle 5. The upper part of the legging is fastened by one or more straps 6<1> and buckles 5<1>. A tab or tabs 7 for fastening the leggings to riding breeches may be provided. Buttons 9 may be employed to prevent gaping along the helical fold of the legging.
Patent GB-190100050-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Compounded India Rubber.
Inventor: WEBER CARL OTTO
Filed: 1901-01-01
Granted: 1902-01-01
Abstract: 50. Weber, C. O., and Cairns, A. Jan. 1. Coated fabrics.-A coating-material consists of india-rubber compounded with viscose by forming the viscose into a plastic emulsion, by rolling it with either a liquid or solid hydrocarbon, coal tar, a fatty oil, which may be boiled, blown, or vulcanized, grease, cholesterol (wool fat), stearin, pitch or elasticon, a soft resin such as Pontianac, a terpene, an essential oil, a fatty ester, or a mixture of these. The viscose may be diluted with water, added directly to a mixture of india-rubber with liquid hydrocarbon, and worked therewith in a wet mixer, finely-ground zinc sulphate being also added. In other cases the viscose is emulsified, and preferably allowed to lie for a few days, washed with water, and dried, before being added to the indiarubber ; other materials may also be added. Specifications No. 8700, A.D. 1892, and No. 409, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Acids and salts, Organic, &c.], are referred to in connection with the manufacture of the viscose.